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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.07, 6,946.88 and 2,795.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.07, 6,946.88 and 2,795.87 is: 3,858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.07 : 6,946.88 = 2,795.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.07/6,946.88 = 2,795.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.07x = 6,946.88 × 2,795.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.07x = 19,422,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422,563.01/5,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.22

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